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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since joining the university's Campus Ministry in 2002, he has been instrumental in advancing several key initiatives, including formative education programs and Core Curriculum renewal. He has also demonstrated fundraising prowess, helping to secure nearly $40 million for academic and student life initiatives since 2019. "I

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Fry to Become Temple’s 15th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He previously served as president of Franklin and Marshall College from 2002– 2010, and as executive vice president at the University of Pennsylvania. Fry has served as president of Drexel University since 2010. A graduate of Lafayette College, he holds an MBA from the New York University Stern School of Business.

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Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 169 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

Presidents are also more involved in fundraising than ever, complicating their leadership roles. He served as chancellor of the University System of Maryland (USM) for 13 years (2002-2015), president of the Ohio State University for four years (1998-2002), and president of the University of Maryland, College Park for 10 years (1988-1998).

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President moves: 2 longtime leaders retire and 5 new hires

University Business

Ragland joined in 2002 as an administrative assistant for The Foundation, a nonprofit associated with Rend Lake College responsible for fundraising and endowment management. Lori Ragland will make history when she becomes the first female president of Rend Lake College at the end of June.

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President moves: Temple finally nabs its next leader

University Business

Drexel completed a record-high $800 million fundraising campaign in 2022 thanks to contributions from over 42,000 alumni and 4,000 “friends of the university,” according to Temple. Catch up on last week’s headlines with TGIF time-saver The president-elect has gained a reputation for spurring donors into action.

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President moves: UCLA snatches a leader from Miami

University Business

Dr. Frenk served as Mexico’s secretary of health from 2002 to 2006 before heading Harvard’s School of Public Health. One multiyear fundraising campaign raised $6.3 He had lead Miami since 2015. billion in private donations from 500,000 donors.